steek
steek · steeks
A stitchA stitch.
/stiːk/
Meaning
2 senses(Scotland)A stitch.
The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.
Origin
From Scots steek, from Middle English steke (“to enclose”) and Middle Dutch steken (“to stFrom Scots steek, from Middle English steke (“to enclose”) and Middle Dutch steken (“to stitch”). Noun from Scots steek (“stitch”), from Middle Dutch steek (“stitch”). More at stick, stitch.
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